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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Surgery

Surgery

Diskectomy is the surgical removal of the diseased disk. The procedure relieves pressure on the spine. It has been performed for 40 years with increasingly less invasive techniques being developed over time. However, few studies have been conducted to determine its real effectiveness. In appropriate candidates it provides faster immediate relief than medical treatment, but long-term benefits (over 5 years) are uncertain. A number of minimally invasive variations are now available.

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Expert & Community Posts

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In addition, the Society... Read more »

Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »

The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80%... Read more »

Low Back Surgery Can Cause Discitis

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...her treatment with me, she had a severe episode of low back pain after shoveling snow. She went... Read more »

Disc Degeneration: What Is It?

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...What is disc degeneration? His mother, who has had low back pain for a number of years, was told... Read more »

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Health Guide

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

...objective evidence on the benefits of their treatments.Other Noninvasive ProceduresVertebral Axial Decompression. Vertebral axial decompression (VAX-D) may reduce pain and improve function in... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

Treatment for Chronic Low Back PainEvidence strongly suggests that only intensive treatment using a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation programs can reduce pain and improve... Read more »

Foot Pain: References

...Weinand ME, Maloney CT, Jr. Surgical treatment of peripheral neuropathy: Outcomes from 100 consecutive decompressions. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2005; 95(5): 451454.Biddinger K, Amend KA. The role... Read more »

Foot Pain: Causes

...protection of the foot using a brace initially and custom footwear.For diabetic neuropathy, surgical decompression (relief of pressure) of swollen nerves in the legs and feet can improve sensation... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Medications

Antibiotics are the mainstay treatment for all UTIs. A variety of antibiotics are available and choices depend on many factors, including whether the infection is complicated or... Read more »

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